RN - Operating Room - Per Diem

Nevada System of Higher Education

110d • $36 - $55

About The Position

Endeavor Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a per diem basis in Chicago, IL. This position requires part-time hours, primarily Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotating coverage needed for shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role may also require on-call duties based on the selected per diem level commitment and involves floating to other Endeavor Health locations as necessary.

Requirements

• Requires at least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
• Two or more years of nursing experience is preferred.
• Operating Room Experience Required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
• Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
• Current Illinois Nursing licensure.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families.
• Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice.
• Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
• Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.
• Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
• Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care.
• Enhances own professional growth and development.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.
• Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed.
• Assists in positioning and responds to safety of patient.
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes, checks, and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• Observes, checks, and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm that items are functioning properly.
• Documents intra operatively in Epic.
• Conducts appropriate surgical counts.
• Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the operation, passing them to the surgeon.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Discounted parking in designated locations.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree